Fair competition, integrity and responsibility.

Being an international parcel service provider, the GLS Group stands for these principles and aligns all of its business relationships accordingly.

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Code of Business Standards

We have laid down the fundamental values and standards of conduct for our company. The code is binding for all employees and the basis of all business decisions. You can see our Code of Business Standards here:

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Supplier Code of Conduct

For us defined standards of conduct count at every level. Accordingly, we expect our suppliers to adhere to the Supplier Code of Conduct, to implement it with appropriate measures and integrate it into their business processes. You can find the code of conduct here:

 
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Environmental standard of the GLS Group

We focus our commitment on climate protection by reducing our consumption of resources and the associated emissions. Read more about our ambitions in our Environmental Standard.

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German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)

The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) came into force on the first of January 2023. As a subsidiary of GLS Germany, we accept your reports of human rights and environmental risks or violations in the supply chain through our ombudsman system.

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Whistleblower/Ombudsman system

The GLS Group has set up a whistleblower/ombudsman system to enable GLS employees, business partners and third parties to confidentially report information about suspected criminal offenses or similarly serious compliance violations.

 

Excerpt from our Code of Business Standards

Respect human rights

Human rights

GLS supports and respects international human rights.

Diversity

GLS respects diversity in terms of race, gender, religion, age and sexual orientation.

No forced labour

GLS has a zero tolerance policy regarding forced labour and child labour.

No corruption

GLS has a zero tolerance policy regarding corruption.

Freedom of association

GLS respects the freedom of assembly and the right to collective bargaining.